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Nov 5, 2025 NABARD Recruitment 2025 Jobs & News Desk

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1 NABARD Recruitment 2025

Post Name : Assistant Manager (AM) in Grade ‘A’

Total Vacancies : 91

Application Dates : 08 November 2025 to 30 November 2025

Eligibility Criteria :

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for education and age. The following details are based on the previous recruitment cycle (as per the reference notification) and are expected to be similar for 2025. The exact cut-off date for eligibility will be mentioned in the detailed notification.

Educational Qualification (Expected) :

The qualification varies for Generalist and Specialist posts.

For AM (RDBS) – General:

A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.

OR Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.

OR CA/CS/ICWA or Ph.D from a recognized institution.

For AM (RDBS) – Specialist Posts:

Candidates will need a specific Bachelor’s or Post Graduate degree relevant to their discipline (like Agriculture, Finance, Computer/IT, Civil Engineering, etc.) with the minimum percentage of marks as specified in the detailed notice.

For AM (Legal Service):

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or LLM) with a minimum percentage of marks from a recognized university.

For AM (Protocol & Security Service):

This post generally has specific eligibility, often requiring experience as an officer in the Army/Navy/Air Force or a similar paramilitary force.

Age Limit (Expected) :

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age.

This means candidates must have been born not earlier than a specific cut-off date in 1995 and not later than a date in 2004 (exact dates will be in the detailed notification).

Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided for reserved categories as per government rules:

OBC: 3 years

SC/ST: 5 years

PWBD (General): 10 years

PWBD (OBC): 13 years

PWBD (SC/ST): 15 years

NABARD Vacancy 2025 :

The 2025 recruitment has announced a total of 91 vacancies across three different services. Here is the detailed breakdown as per the official short notice:

Post / Service	Number of Vacancies
Assistant Manager (Rural Development Banking Service)	85
Assistant Manager (Legal Service)	02
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service)	04
Total	91

Salary and Benefits :

A career as a Grade A Officer in NABARD is financially rewarding. The starting basic pay is Rs. 44,500/- p.m. on the scale of Rs. 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)-85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 Years). At present, the initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.

This “Pay Level” scale means your basic pay increases by Rs. 2,500 every year for the first 4 years, and so on. But the salary is much more than just basic pay. Officers are eligible for numerous allowances, which significantly boost the in-hand salary. These include:

Dearness Allowance (DA): This is adjusted periodically to offset the impact of inflation.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): Provided if you don’t take the bank’s accommodation.

Local Compensatory Allowance (LCA): Varies depending on the city of posting.

Grade Allowance (GA): An additional allowance for Grade A officers.

Other major perks include bank’s accommodation (subject to availability), reimbursement for vehicle maintenance, newspaper, internet, and telephone charges, a book grant, and an allowance for furnishing your residence. You also get excellent medical benefits (dispensary and OPD/hospitalization reimbursement), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and access to loans for housing, car, and education at concessional interest rates. Furthermore, you will be enrolled in the New Pension Scheme (NPS) with contributions from the bank.

Selection Process Explained :

The selection for NABARD Grade A is a three-phase process designed to test candidates on a wide range of skills. The process typically consists of:

Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online – Objective)

Phase II: Main Examination (Online – Objective + Descriptive)

Phase III: Psychometric Test & Interview

Phase I: Preliminary Examination

This is a qualifying exam. Marks scored here are not counted for the final merit list, but you must clear the cut-offs.

Total Marks: 200
Total Time: 120 minutes (Composite time)
Merit Section (used for shortlisting): General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (ESI), and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD).
Qualifying Section (must clear cut-offs): Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and Decision Making.

Phase II: Main Examination

This is the most crucial stage, as these marks (along with the interview) decide your final selection.

Paper I: General English: This is an online descriptive paper (typing on a keyboard) testing essay writing, précis, and comprehension. It is common for all posts.
Paper II (Generalist – RDBS): This paper covers Economic & Social Issues (ESI) and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD). It will have both objective (MCQ) and descriptive questions (answers to be typed).
Paper II (Specialist – Legal, P&SS): This paper will be based on the candidate’s specific discipline. It will also have both objective and descriptive questions.

Phase III: Psychometric Test & Interview

Psychometric Test: Candidates shortlisted from the Main exam will have to take a mandatory psychometric test.
Interview: This is the final stage. The interview panel assesses your personality, communication skills, and knowledge. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of the Phase II Main Exam and the Interview.

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Follow this guide to ensure a smooth application process once the link is active on 08 November 2025.

Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying:

Scanned copy of your recent passport-size photograph.

Scanned copy of your signature (on white paper with black ink).

Scanned copy of your left thumb impression.

A hand-written declaration (text will be provided in the detailed notification).

Valid personal email ID and mobile number.

All educational mark sheets and certificates for filling details.

Bank details for online fee payment.

Application Steps:

Visit the official NABARD website. (link provided below)
Go to the “Career Notices” section.
Find the link for “Recruitment to the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS/Legal/P&SS) – 2025” and click on “Apply Online.”
Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic information (name, email, mobile number).
A provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent to your email/SMS.
Log in using these credentials and fill out the detailed application form with your personal, educational, and professional details.
Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the hand-written declaration as per the specified dimensions.
Preview your application form to check for any errors. Ensure all details are correct, as you cannot edit them after the final submission.
Proceed to the “Payment” tab and pay the required application fee using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
After successful payment, a confirmation e-receipt will be generated.
Take a final printout of your completed application form and the e-receipt for your records.

Important Dates :

Do not miss these crucial deadlines for the NABARD Grade A 2025 recruitment.

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	08 November 2025
Online Application Last Date	30 November 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	30 November 2025
Phase I (Prelims) Exam Date	To be announced
Phase II (Mains) Exam Date	To be announced